Product Manager
who was born as a Founder
"It's not about IF. It's about WHEN!" - Joaquim Costa
Product Manager
who was born as a Founder
"It's not about IF. It's about WHEN!" - Joaquim Costa
Product Manager
who was born as a Founder
"It's not about IF. It's about WHEN!" - Joaquim Costa
years of experience
12+
12+
12+
exits
2
2
2
projects funding
$1.7M
$1.7M
$1.7M
crashs
1
1
1
my course
my course
my course
Become a Product Manager: Learn the skills and Become a Product Manager.
Become a Product Manager: Learn the skills and Become a Product Manager.
Become a Product Manager: Learn the skills and Become a Product Manager.
my blog
my blog
my blog
I post about my experience as a product manager creating products and startups. no filters, straight to the point, focused on results and innovation.
I post about my experience as a product manager creating products and startups. no filters, straight to the point, focused on results and innovation.
I post about my experience as a product manager creating products and startups. no filters, straight to the point, focused on results and innovation.
my book
my book
my book
Become a Product Manager: Learn the skills and Become a Product Manager
Become a Product Manager: Learn the skills and Become a Product Manager
Become a Product Manager: Learn the skills and Become a Product Manager
My Services
My Services
Product Consultant
Let's creating unforgettable digital products.
Product Speaker
Product Mentor
Fragmented CPO
Product Consultant
Let's creating unforgettable digital products.
Product Speaker
Product Mentor
Fragmented CPO
Product Consultant
Let's creating unforgettable digital products.
Product Speaker
Product Mentor
Fragmented CPO
Explore My Work
Explore My Work
I've been busy past few years, working on some of the best projects. Here's a Glimpse!
I've been busy past few years, working on some of the best projects. Here's a Glimpse!
I've been busy past few years, working on some of the best projects. Here's a Glimpse!
01
01
01
(Startup Studio) :: Providing product consulting at Dengun Studio to support startup founders and entrepreneurs in building startups from 0 to 1, advising on product discovery, product development and product strategy, and contributing to the success of startups.
(Startup Studio) :: Providing product consulting at Dengun Studio to support startup founders and entrepreneurs in building startups from 0 to 1, advising on product discovery, product development and product strategy, and contributing to the success of startups.
2024 - current
(Cryptocurrency) :: BlockBee is a fintech company that builds crypto payments infrastructure for the internet.
Businesses of every size — from early-stage startups to hypergrowth companies — use our software to accept cryptocurrency payments and manage their businesses online.
(Cryptocurrency) :: BlockBee is a fintech company that builds crypto payments infrastructure for the internet.
Businesses of every size — from early-stage startups to hypergrowth companies — use our software to accept cryptocurrency payments and manage their businesses online.
2022 - 2024
$30M+ Transactions
$30M+ Transactions
3k+ Merchants globally
3k+ Merchants globally
70+ Supported cryptocurrencies
70+ Supported cryptocurrencies
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02
02
03
03
03
(E-commerce) :: As the Head of Product at KuantoKusta, I've harnessed my expertise in product management, product strategy, market research, and cross-functional collaboration to lead a talented team in creating an exceptional offering that meets customer needs and exceeds expectations. From conceptualization to execution, I've guided the product through its entire lifecycle, ensuring alignment with KuantoKusta goals and delivering value that fuels business growth.
(E-commerce) :: As the Head of Product at KuantoKusta, I've harnessed my expertise in product management, product strategy, market research, and cross-functional collaboration to lead a talented team in creating an exceptional offering that meets customer needs and exceeds expectations. From conceptualization to execution, I've guided the product through its entire lifecycle, ensuring alignment with KuantoKusta goals and delivering value that fuels business growth.
2019 - 2022
Boosted Revenue Growth 25% YoY
Boosted Revenue Growth 25% YoY
30% growth in customer base
30% growth in customer base
Enhanced Customer Satisfaction 40%
Enhanced Customer Satisfaction 40%
Reducing time-to-market by 35%
Reducing time-to-market by 35%
Cutting production costs by 20%
Cutting production costs by 20%
Award Recognition "Best E-commerce Innovation Award"
Award Recognition "Best E-commerce Innovation Award"
New product launch Kabaz.pt
New product launch Kombustiveis.pt
30% growth in customer base
30% growth in customer base
co-founder & product
bephex (crash)
bephex (crash)
(Health tech) :: Pre-seed VC funding Startup. Patient-Focused, the Digital Pharmacist from Bephex help the patient to follow their medication plan, improving medication adherence, monitoring aspects of the pathology and enabling health professionals to follow the evolution.
(Health tech) :: Pre-seed VC funding Startup. Patient-Focused, the Digital Pharmacist from Bephex help the patient to follow their medication plan, improving medication adherence, monitoring aspects of the pathology and enabling health professionals to follow the evolution.
2017 - 2019
04
04
04
05
05
05
(Travel tech) :: ActivBookings is changing the way tours and experiences are sold online and offline. A single connection gives you access to more than 50,000 tours and experiences in more than 2000 cities in 150 countries.
(Travel tech) :: ActivBookings is changing the way tours and experiences are sold online and offline. A single connection gives you access to more than 50,000 tours and experiences in more than 2000 cities in 150 countries.
2014 - 2017
600k€+ funding;
600k€+ funding;
2.3M€+ transactions
2.3M€+ transactions
50k+ tours and experiences around the world (2k cities in 150 countries)
50k+ tours and experiences around the world (2k cities in 150 countries)
Operations Specialist
Portuguese Navy
Portuguese Navy
Foreign missions to support and maintain peace. Serve the country and contribute to a safer world.
Foreign missions to support and maintain peace. Serve the country and contribute to a safer world.
2007 - 2014
06
06
06
Trusted by Professionals
Trusted by Professionals
Trusted by Professionals
Check out some stunning testimonials!
Check out some stunning testimonials!
"Joaquim is a rockstar, I met him in 2005 at a university event where he was pitching a startup idea. Immediately I knew that he had the discipline, core values and foundations to be a successful entrepreneur. Its super easy work with Joaquim and he is someone you can trust!"
"Joaquim is a rockstar, I met him in 2005 at a university event where he was pitching a startup idea. Immediately I knew that he had the discipline, core values and foundations to be a successful entrepreneur. Its super easy work with Joaquim and he is someone you can trust!"
miguel rocha fernandes
Founder & CEO @ Dengun Startup Studio
"Joaquim thinks out-of-the-box in building products that addresses real user pains. Strong bias for upending stodgy old industries. I’m grateful to working with Joaquim."
"Joaquim thinks out-of-the-box in building products that addresses real user pains. Strong bias for upending stodgy old industries. I’m grateful to working with Joaquim."
paulo pimenta
Founder & CEO @ KuantoKusta
"Joaquim is an astonishing entrepreneur and thrill seeker, who believes in turning ideas into reality. Joaquim thinks out-of-the-box in building products that addresses real user pains. Strong bias for upending stodgy old industries."
"Joaquim is an astonishing entrepreneur and thrill seeker, who believes in turning ideas into reality. Joaquim thinks out-of-the-box in building products that addresses real user pains. Strong bias for upending stodgy old industries."
luís branca
Ex CTO @ Shiji Group
"Joaquim has many talents, including product expert, tech visionary and analytic brilliance, razor sharp focus, and high speed execution.
He will surely change the world, probably many times. And there will be a great many of us cheering him on all the way."
"Joaquim has many talents, including product expert, tech visionary and analytic brilliance, razor sharp focus, and high speed execution.
He will surely change the world, probably many times. And there will be a great many of us cheering him on all the way."
jorge batista
Co-Founder & CTO @ BlockBee
"As an Incubation Manager at Demium, Joaquim was very easy to work with. The most astonishing stuff about Joaquim was the way we pivot and was able to build a product in a short amount of time."
"As an Incubation Manager at Demium, Joaquim was very easy to work with. The most astonishing stuff about Joaquim was the way we pivot and was able to build a product in a short amount of time."
João marques dos santos
Portfolio Manager / Chief of Staff @ Stake Ventures
"I highly recommend Joaquim Costa for his outstanding product management skills and his unwavering dedication to entrepreneurship in the SaaS and Web3 worlds."
"I highly recommend Joaquim Costa for his outstanding product management skills and his unwavering dedication to entrepreneurship in the SaaS and Web3 worlds."
andré marquet
Founder & CEO @ Productized
"Joaquim is a motivated, fast paced, outcome focus Product leader and Entrepreneur, who thinks out-of-the-box and leads his product teams in building products that addresses real users pains."
"Joaquim is a motivated, fast paced, outcome focus Product leader and Entrepreneur, who thinks out-of-the-box and leads his product teams in building products that addresses real users pains."
Paulo gaudêncio
Head of Product Operations @ Cofidis
"I’ve had the pleasure of knowing and working closely with Joaquim Costa for several years, and I can confidently say that he is one of the most inspiring product leaders I have ever met. Joaquim consistently demonstrates an exceptional ability to drive product innovation and deliver tangible results, all while fostering a collaborative and positive work environment.
He is both highly efficient and incredibly effective, always ensuring that projects are completed on time and exceed expectations. Joaquim’s leadership style is rooted in empathy and trust, enabling him to bring out the best in his team. He excels at navigating complex challenges and turning them into opportunities for growth and improvement.
Beyond his professional acumen, Joaquim is also a great friend and colleague. His dedication, integrity, and support make him a true asset to any organization. I highly recommend Joaquim for any leadership role in product management or beyond — he will undoubtedly continue to make a significant impact wherever he goes."
jorge cabaço
CMO @ Dengun Startup Studio
"I had the opportunity to work with Joaquim during the early stages of Bephex. He is an amazing entrepreneur who listens to feedback but also has the critical thinking to filter and judge how to incorporate it in his project. Extremely hands-on, he has always presented a fast execution of the roadmap and suggestions. He also has great commercial skills that, combined with his soft and relational skills, allow him to build and motivate a team around the project and fundraise and share his dream with others."
"I had the opportunity to work with Joaquim during the early stages of Bephex. He is an amazing entrepreneur who listens to feedback but also has the critical thinking to filter and judge how to incorporate it in his project. Extremely hands-on, he has always presented a fast execution of the roadmap and suggestions. He also has great commercial skills that, combined with his soft and relational skills, allow him to build and motivate a team around the project and fundraise and share his dream with others."
diogo patão
Venture Capital @ Stake Capital Group
Joaquim costa
"Be a yardstick of quality. Some people aren’t used to an environment where excellence is expected." - Steve Jobs
With over a decade of experience in product management, I have a proven track record of launching and scaling groundbreaking products (+14) that solve real-world problems for users and businesses alike.
I spearhead product-driven strategies, overseeing the entire lifecycle from development to monetization. My role involves close collaboration with engineering, design, marketing, and support teams to ensure we deliver top-notch products that exceed customer and stakeholder expectations. I manage the product roadmap, prioritize features, conduct user research, and define crucial metrics and KPIs. My focus is on continuously improving our product culture, processes, and best practices, empowering my team to take ownership and deliver outstanding results.
I thrive in fast-paced environments, championing the philosophy of launching at 75% completion and iterating quickly while upholding the highest standards of quality and user experience.
Joaquim costa
"Be a yardstick of quality. Some people aren’t used to an environment where excellence is expected." - Steve Jobs
With over a decade of experience in product management, I have a proven track record of launching and scaling groundbreaking products (+14) that solve real-world problems for users and businesses alike.
I spearhead product-driven strategies, overseeing the entire lifecycle from development to monetization. My role involves close collaboration with engineering, design, marketing, and support teams to ensure we deliver top-notch products that exceed customer and stakeholder expectations. I manage the product roadmap, prioritize features, conduct user research, and define crucial metrics and KPIs. My focus is on continuously improving our product culture, processes, and best practices, empowering my team to take ownership and deliver outstanding results.
I thrive in fast-paced environments, championing the philosophy of launching at 75% completion and iterating quickly while upholding the highest standards of quality and user experience.
Awards
Portugal's Top Fintech & Crypto Creator
2024
Product Management Top Voice
2024
Bronze Medal (by Ministério da Defesa Nacional)
2013
Praise in the <Diário da República> by NATO
2012